*Over the cost of purchasing both Systems and Appliances Plans separately.

Regardless of Age – It’s Covered.

The American Home Shield Combo Plan covers everything in the Appliances Plan and Systems Plan for the best price. The even better news? With ANY of our plans, we cover both the new and the old. That's why there is no need for a home inspection before purchasing one of our plans. Be sure you have the best protection for your budget when unexpected breakdowns happen.

There is no dollar limit on covered components of A/C repairs (excluding geothermal units).

Our warranty covers components and parts of the following types of air conditioning systems:

Ducted central electric split and package units

Geothermal

Wall air conditioners

Mini-splits

During an Agreement Term, AHS will pay for access, diagnosis, and replacement related to necessary or required Heating and Air Conditioning system efficiency and other upgrades except: (1) costs associated with plenums and refrigerant line sets and (2) any other Heating and Air Conditioning-specific limitations and exclusions in your Agreement. A "necessary or required upgrade" is a replacement improving manufacturer specification energy efficiency or system performance due to circumstances beyond the control of you or AHS (such as inability to obtain parts/equipment or government mandated system modifications).

We cover all the following parts of your air conditioning ductwork:

Plenums

Dampers

Damper-only controls

Leaks or breaks in ductwork (sheet metal, duct board, and flex duct including vapor barrier) from heating and/or air conditioning unit(s) including registers or grills

We don't cover:

Outside or underground piping, well pump, and well pump components for geothermal and/or water source heat pump

Certain air conditioning systems have their coverage limited to $1,500. This limitation only applies to the access, diagnosis, and repair or replacement of any geothermal and/or water source heat pumps, glycol, hot water, or steam circulating systems. In certain circumstances, ductwork coverage may be to $1,000. For more details, please read the "Air Conditioning and Heating Note" in the sample contract.

Note

We'll pay up to $10/pound per occurrence for refrigerant. You'll be responsible for paying anything beyond $10/pound per occurrence for refrigerant.

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

*Repair/Replacement costs ranges are the twentieth and eightieth percentile of U.S. costs as reported in A Study of Homeowners’ Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield. Further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited.

Our warranty covers components and parts of the following types of heating systems:

Forced air (gas, electric, oil)

Geothermal

Wall mounted heaters

Floor furnaces

Package units

Heat pumps

Hot water or steam circulating heat

Electric baseboard

Room heaters

Cable heat (if it's the main source of heat to your home or room)

During an Agreement Term, AHS will pay for access, diagnosis, and replacement related to necessary or required Heating and Air Conditioning system efficiency and other upgrades except: (1) costs associated with plenums and refrigerant line sets and (2) any other Heating and Air Conditioning-specific limitations and exclusions in your Agreement. A "necessary or required upgrade" is a replacement improving manufacturer specification energy efficiency or system performance due to circumstances beyond the control of you or AHS (such as inability to obtain parts/equipment or government mandated system modifications).

We cover the following parts of your heating ductwork:

Plenums

Dampers

Damper-only controls

Leaks or breaks in ductwork (sheet metal, duct board, and flex duct including vapor barrier) from heating and/or air conditioning unit(s), including registers or grills

We don't cover:

Outside or underground piping, well pump, and well pump components for geothermal and/or water source heat pump

Fuel storage tanks

Portable units

Fireplace grain, pellet, or wood heating units (even if it's the only source of heating)

Note

We'll pay up to $10/pound per occurrence for refrigerant. You'll be responsible for paying anything beyond $10/pound per occurence for refrigerant.

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

*Repair/Replacement costs ranges are the twentieth and eightieth percentile of U.S. costs as reported in A Study of Homeowners’ Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield. Further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited.

We don't cover:

Audio/Video/Computer/Intercom/Alarm or Security Wiring or Cable

Telephone wiring

Face plates

Circuit overload

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all of the parts and components of your doorbell system, unless the doorbell is part of an intercom system.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover both battery-operated and hard-wired smoke detectors.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

Our warranties cover all of the parts and components of ceiling fans.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

We don't cover:

When your lines are broken, infiltrated or stopped by roots or foreign objects – even if they're within your home’s main foundation

Bathtubs

Sinks

Showers

Shower enclosures and base pans

Toilet lids and seats

Jets

Caulking or grouting

Septic tanks

Water filtration/purification system

Holding or storage tanks

Saunas or steam rooms

Costs needed to locate or access cleanouts that can't be found or are inaccessible, or to install cleanouts

Access through roof vents

Note

If your covered repairs requires access to your plumbing. We'll provide the access, but only through unobstructed walls, ceilings or floors, and then we'll return your access openings to a rough finish. If your plumbing can only be accessed through a concrete floor, wall or ceiling, we'll pay up to $1,000 (per contract term) for access, diagnosis, repair, or replacement of such plumbing, including returning access openings to a rough finish. You'll be responsible for paying any costs beyond $1,000.

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover the repair or replacement of components and parts of water heaters, including tankless water heaters and circulating pumps that malfunction due to certain causes, such as, normal wear and tear.

Not covered:

Auxiliary holding or storage tanks

Noise

Fuel storage tanks and energy conservation units

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all components and parts of garbage disposals.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all components and parts of hot/cold water dispensers.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover the repair or replacement of components and parts of your central vacuum that malfunction due to certain causes, such as normal wear and tear.

Not covered:

Removable hoses and accessories

The cost of accessing and closing floors, walls and ceilings when locating or repairing a malfunction

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Re-key is only available in the following states at this time: Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Florida (FL), Nevada (NV), and Texas (TX).

Coverage highlights:

Covered:

Re-key up to 6 keyholes, including delivery of a total of 4 identical keys, on previously installed and properly functioning non-electronic door knobs and/or deadbolts for the hinged doors accessing the structural walls of your covered residential property.

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Appliances Coverage

Covered:

Our warranties cover the repair or replacement of parts and components of refrigerators
that malfunction due to certain causes, such as normal wear and tear.

Not covered:

Free standing freezers

Multi-media centers

Wine chillers

AHS will pay up to $3,000 per covered item malfunction for access, diagnosis, and repair/replacement of any covered appliance.

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

*Repair/Replacement costs ranges are the twentieth and eightieth percentile of U.S. costs as reported in A Study of Homeowners’ Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield. Further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited.

Covered:

We cover all parts and components of ranges, ovens and cooktops.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

*Repair/Replacement costs ranges are the twentieth and eightieth percentile of U.S. costs as reported in A Study of Homeowners’ Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield. Further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited.

Covered:

We cover all components and parts of clothes washers.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

*Repair/Replacement costs ranges are the twentieth and eightieth percentile of U.S. costs as reported in A Study of Homeowners’ Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2019 by ClearVantage for American Home Shield. Further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited.

Covered:

We cover all components and parts of clothes dryers.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

*As reported in A Study of Homeowners' Appliance and Home Systems Service Experiences, a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2014 by Decision Analyst for American Home Shield. Further reproduction is expressly prohibited.

Covered:

We cover all components and parts of dishwashers.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all parts and components of built-in microwave ovens.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all parts and components of trash compactors.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all parts and components of free standing ice makers.

Not covered:

N/A

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all parts and components of garage door openers, except:

Not covered:

Garage doors

Garage door track assemblies

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Covered:

We cover all parts and components of your built-in food center, except:

Not covered:

Any removable accessories.

Besides the specific terms listed here, your coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more coverage information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections.

Coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections of the contract.

Shared equipment is covered. If equipment is not shared, then only one or the other is covered unless an additional fee is paid.

Covered:

All components and part of well pump utilized as a source of water to the home, except the items listed here.

Not covered:

Above or underground piping, cable or electrical lines leading to or from the well pump, including those that are located within the well casing

Well casings

Pressure switches not located on the pump

Holding, storage or pressure tanks

Booster pumps

Redrilling of wells

Well pump and all well pump components for geothermal and/or water source heat pumps.

NOTE: AHS will pay up to $1,500 per contract term for access, diagnosis and repair or replacement. Customer is responsible for payment of any costs in excess of $1,500

Coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections of the contract.

NOTE: This option is available for First Year Customers only and is not renewable

Covered:

Mainline stoppages that can be cleared through an existing access or clean out without excavation

The septic tank will be pumped once during the contract coverage term if the stoppage is due to septic backup

Sewage ejector pump for septic system only

Not covered:

Broken or collapsed sewer lines outside the foundation

Stoppages or roots that prevent the effective use of any externally applied sewer machine cable

Cost of finding or gaining access to the septic tank or sewer hook-ups

Disposal of waste

Chemical treatment of the septic tank and/or sewer lines

Tanks

Leach lines

Cesspool

Any mechanical pump or systems

Coverage may be limited by general exclusions and limitations in your home warranty contract. For more information, please read the sample contract, including but not limited to, the "Coverage Overview" and "Limitations and Exclusions" sections of the contract.

Get answers to your questions about home warranties.

The price of a home warranty depends on the plan and Trade Service Fee you choose. Get a free quote to find out now how much it will cost.

What does an American Home Shield® Home Warranty cover?

Our flexible plans cover components of up to 21 of the essential home systems and appliances you depend on every day, from your A/C to your refrigerator to your water heater. View a sample contract for a complete list of what our plans can cover.

When can I start using my plan?

You can start requesting service 30 days after you buy your warranty. If you purchased or were given a home warranty during a real estate transaction, your coverage starts the day of closing.

What's a Trade Service Call Fee?

With American Home Shield, you pay a pre-set fee (which you'll choose when you purchase your home warranty) for the service requests you make under your warranty.

You'll pay one fee for each different kind of trade professional contractor (plumber, electrician, etc.) that comes to your home to provide service. When both your toilet and your air conditioner break down, two kinds of trade workers need to come out to fix your problem ‐ the plumber can't fix the AC. If your toilet and your sink break down, only one trade service professional will come out and you'll only pay one fee (plus sales tax where applicable).

If you have a lot of older appliances or systems and may need to use your plan a lot, think about choosing a lower Trade Service Call Fee. If you have new systems and appliances and you are just looking for coverage, a higher Trade Service Call Fee may be a better fit.

Please note: that customers with real estate home warranty plans do not get to choose their Trade Service Call Fee.